Manual FoodSaver V3860 (page 2 of 2) (English)

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1. Prepare container according to FoodSaver

Accessory Guidelines.

2. Pull Accessory Hose (F) from appliance and Insert the

end into the port on accessory. Twist tab while inserting

to ensure a tight fit.

3. Push Accessory Vacuum Button 4 to begin vacuum

process. Motor will run until vacuum process is complete.

(To Marinate, follow instructions found in Marinate Button

section of this Quick Start Guide).

4. When motor turns off, gently twist and remove Accessory

Hose from accessory.

 if you are using a canister with large white knob,

rotate knob clockwise to the “Closed” position, then gently

twist and remove Accessory Hose from accessory.

5. To test vacuum, simply tug on accessory lid. It should

not move.

6. To retract accessory hose, while holding unit, gently pull

on hose end to allow hose to retract into appliance

housing. Do not release freely as it may damage the

hose tip.

When pulling hose Do Not extend beyond green

circle marked on hose.

 For important tips on using accessories with different

foods, please refer to the FoodSaver

Reference Guide.

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Some models include a storage tray for precut bags.

Attach the precut storage tray to the back of the housing

by aligning the four tabs into the corresponding slots of

the back of the appliance housing. Once aligned, gently

press storage tray downward until the storage tray clicks

into place.

For information on how to purchase the pre-cut bag storage,

please visit our website at www.foodsaver.com.

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(without large knob on lid)

To release vacuum and open, push gray rubber button on lid.

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To release vacuum and open, turn knob counterclockwise on

lid to open.

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For use with Ball

and Kerr

brand Mason jars.

To release vacuum and open, wedge spoon between Mason

jar lid and highest part of threaded rim. Twist spoon gently

to release vacuum.

 Do NOT use screw bands when vacuum sealing jars.

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Attach the supplied adapter to the accessory hose and place

the adapter over the vacuum valve of the Container lid. While

applying downward pressure to the adaptor, press the Accessory

Button. Once the air has been removed from the Container, the

Sealer will automatically turn off.

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To release vacuum and open, simply pull up on Bottle Stopper.

Always unplug appliance before cleaning.

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Your SmartSeal Appliance works with FoodSaver

Zipper Valve

Bags. Use of FoodSaver

Zipper Bags requires an adaptor

available at www.foodsaver.com or by calling 1-877-777-8042.

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(This special feature is not available on all V3800 models)

Use the PulseVac

™

Control feature to manually control the

vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items.

1. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 3 inches

(7.62 centimeters) of space between bag contents and

top of bag.

2. Press the PulseVac

™

button 8 . PulseVac

™

LED will

flash to indicate PulseVac

™

mode.

3. Press appropriate Speed Setting Button 5 – Normal

or Gentle.

4. Insert open end of bag into Vacuum Channel (J).

The clamp will close to secure the bag.

5. Push and hold the PulseVac

™

Button 8 . The vacuum

pump will run when the PulseVac

™

Button is held down.

Release the PulseVac

™

Button to stop the vacuum

process. This will allow you to adjust the contents of the

bag for better control of the vacuum sealing process.

Repeat pushing the PulseVac

™

Button until desired

amount of air has been removed.

 If the vacuum pump stops engaging after several

pushes of the PulseVac

™

Button, it means the maximum

vacuum has been reached. Do not continue to push the

PulseVac

™

Button.

6. Press Seal/Stop Button

to seal the bag and end the

PulseVac

™

mode.

7. When the red Seal Indicator Light 11 turns off, remove

bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed.

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The Bag Opener is a handy and convenient way to open

sealed bags.

To Use:

1. Press Bag Opener to extend (press again to retract Bag

Opener for storage).

2. Fold end of bag to create a loop (as shown in Fig.5)

with the sealed bag so the Heat Sealed area is above

the cutter.

3. Hold bag taught with two hands and pull bag through the

cutter (See Fig. 6).

Note: Bags that previously contained fruits, vegetable and

dry goods can be resealed. Bags that contained raw meats,

fish eggs or unpasteurized cheese should be discarded

after use becase they may contain invisible bacteria that

will remain after washing.

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Press the Seal/Stop Button (C) before placing bag material

into the Vacuum Channel (E). Once bag in inserted the Seal

process will begin immediately.

 If you forget to press the Seal/Stop Button (C) before

inserting the bag into the Vacuum Channel (E), the vacuum

pump will turn on, this is not a problem, simply press the

Seal/Stop Button to prevent the pump from running

continuously,and the sealing process will begin.

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Either pre-freeze moist food such as raw meat for 1-2 hours

before vacuum sealing, or place a folded paper towel between

food and end of bag to absorb excess liquids. Be sure to leave

at least 3 inches (7.62 centimeters) between paper towel and

end of bag so that bag seals properly with paper towel inside

and is not positioned in between the seal area.

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Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very heavy

usage, appliance will stop operating to prevent overheating.

If it does, wait 20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off.

General Tips

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1. Vacuum sealing is NOT a substitute for the heat process of

canning. Perishables still need to be refrigerated or frozen.

2. For best results, use FoodSaver

brand Bags, Canisters

and Accessories.

3. During the vacuum sealing process, small amounts of

liquids, crumbs or food particles can be inadvertently

pulled into Drip Tray (O), clogging the pump and

damaging your appliance.

To prevent this, follow these tips:

a. For moist and juicy foods: Freeze first and avoid

overfilling bags. You can also place a folded paper

towel inside top of bag, and below seal area, before

vacuum sealing.

b. For soups, sauces and liquids: Freeze first and avoid

overfilling bags. Or, use a canister in refrigerator.

c. For powdery or fine-grained foods: Avoid overfilling bags

or use a canister. You can also place a coffee filter or

paper towel inside before vacuum packaging.

d. Empty drip tray (O) after each use.

4. To avoid overfilling, always leave at least 3 inches

(7.62 centimeters) of bag material between bag contents

and top of bag. Then leave at least one additional inch

(2.54 centimeters) of bag material for each time you plan

to reuse bag.

5. Do not create your own side seams for a FoodSaver

brand

Bag. Our bags are manufactured with a special side seam,

which is sealed all the way to the outer edge.

6. To prevent wrinkles in a seal when vacuum sealing bulky

items, gently stretch bag flat while inserting into the

vacuum channel and hold until pump begins.

7. If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly, simply

reseal bag.

8. When you are vacuum sealing items with sharp edges

(dry spaghetti, silverware, etc.), protect bag from punctures

by wrapping item in soft cushioning material, such as a

paper towel. You may want to use a canister or Mason jar

instead of a bag.

9. When using accessories, remember to leave one inch

(2.54 centimeters) of space at top of canister or container.

10. Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum

sealing for best results. See FoodSaver

Reference Guide

included with your appliance for more information.

(continued on next page)

Marinating with your FoodSaver

Appliance

1. Open appliance door and place roll into Roll Storage

Compartment (H). For Best results, insert roll with

material flap down.  Bags can be sealed with

appliance door either open or closed.

2. Lift up Bag Cutter Bar (i) and place bag material

beneath the cutter bar (See Fig.1).

3. Pull out enough bag material to hold item being

vacuum packed, plus 4 inches (10.16 centimeters).

Lower the Cutter Bar and slide Bag Cutter (i) across

the Cutter Bar (See Fig.2).

4. Press Seal/Stop Button (C). Red seal light will illuminate.

5. Using two hands, insert open end of bag into Vacuum

Channel (E) until clamp motor starts. Bag must be

centered between arrows.

6. When red seal light 11 turns off, sealing is

complete. You may remove bag from the

Vacuum Channel (E).

7. You now have one sealed end.

8. Now you are ready to vacuum seal with your new bag

(See below).

How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver

Vacuum Sealing Roll

Your FoodSaver

Vacuum Sealing System has a special

Quick Marinate Cycle which will last about ten minutes.

The vacuum motor will “hold” the vacuum for several

minutes then release the vacuum allowing the food to

“rest” for 30 seconds. This process will then repeat

two more times. This “Pulsing” action of “vacuuming

and resting” will allow for quicker marinating. When the

Quick Marinate Cycle is completed the appliance will

beep to signal marinating is complete.

The FoodSaver

Quick Marinator Canister is the perfect

FoodSaver

Accessory for marinating foods. Foods will

marinate in minutes when vacuum sealed because the

vacuum process opens the pores of the food and absorbs

the marinade more quickly.

Use the FoodSaver

Quick Marinating

Canister with clear lid and large white knob. During the

Quick Marinate Cycle, make sure knob on accessory lid

is set to OPEN. Do not set knob to Vacuum. The Vacuum

position on the knob will allow the Quick Marinating

Canister to be used for extending

vacuum storage.

1. Prepare enough of your favorite marinade to fully

cover food inside a marinating canister.

Always leave at least one inch (2.54 centimeters) of

space between contents and top of rim.

2. Make sure rubber gasket underneath lids as well as

rim of marinating canister is free from food materials.

3. Make sure Accessory Hose is securely inserted into

port on the FoodSaver

Quick Marinator lid.

4. Make sure knob on accessory lid is set to OPEN.

5. Make sure lid is firmly attached to marinator base.

6. Press Marinate button 3 on the control panel.

7. Your FoodSaver

Vacuum Sealing System will now

begin the Quick Marinate Cycle. The Marinate

Indicator Light will flash to indicate the marinating

process has begun.

8. During the initial vacuum cycle the Marinate Mode

Indicator will illuminate. While Marinating, the

Vacuum Progress Display will blink during the Vacuum

Hold or Rest Cycle.

9. To preserve food safely, after completing the

marinating cycle, the appliance will signal with

short beeps to indicate your Quick Marinate Cycle is

completed. Press any button to silence the signal. You

may now cook or refrigerate your marinated food.

1. Begin with a FoodSaver

Vacuum Sealing System Bag

(or create a bag as described in the “How to Make a

Bag from a Roll” section above).

2. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 3 inches of

space between bag contents and top of bag.

3. Using two hands, insert open end of bag into Vacuum

Channel (E) until clamp motor starts (See Fig.3). The

vacuum progress lights will illuminate.

4. Continue to hold bag until vacuum pump starts. You

may now release bag.  To prevent crushing

delicate items, you may press Seal/Stop Button (C) at

any time to begin automatic sealing process.

5. When red Seal Light 11 turns off, remove bag.

Refrigerate or freeze if needed. (See FoodSaver

Products Reference Guide for food safety tips.)

 Wait at least 20 seconds between seals to

allow appliance to properly cool.

6. See page 7 for information on the Pre-cut Bag Storage

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How to Vacuum Seal with FoodSaver

Vacuum Sealing Bags

Tips for Successful Vacuum Sealing (continued)

Tips for Successful Vacuum Sealing

11. If appliance does not function, or Seal/Stop button (C) flashes to

signal ERROR:

a. Check power cord to see if it is firmly plugged into an

electrical outlet.

b. Examine power cord for any damages.

c. See if electrical outlet is working by plugging in

another appliance.

d. Check to be certain the Upper Bag Detection Tray (P)

is properly inserted.

e. Make sure bag is placed correctly inside Vacuum

Channel (E). (See How to Vacuum Seal with FoodSaver

Vacuum Sealing Bags)

f. Check to ensure Release Buttons (K) are

properly latched.

g. Check Gasket (M) around Drip Tray to make sure

it is free from food material and Upper Foam Gasket is

properly inserted into gasket channel.

h. If overheated, allow appliance to cool for 20 minutes.

i. For more usage tips and safety information, please refer

to the FoodSaver

Reference Guide or visit our website

at www.foodsaver.com.

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Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow air to return

into bag. To eliminate any wrinkles while inserting bag

into the vacuum channel (E), hold bag with two hands

gently stretching bag flat until vacuum pump begins. If

you find wrinkles after sealing bag, simply cut bag open

and vacuum seal again.

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If you are vacuum sealing with a bag, make sure the

bag is properly sealed (See “How to Make a Bag From a

Roll”). Check foam gasket around Upper Bag Detection

Tray to make sure it is free from food material and is

properly inserted into gasket channel.

If vacuum sealing with an accessory, check Accessory

Hose connections to ensure a tight fit.

Tips for Successful Vacuum Sealing

FoodSaver

Vacuum Sealing Accessories

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Fig. 3 Fig. 4

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

Lift Roll Cutter

Slide Cutter

Insert Bag

Optional Bag Storage

Fold Bag

Pull Through Cutter

5 6

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